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Join Kansas BRAVE for their first community forum event to discuss the history of the child welfare system, develop advocacy skills, and participate in art-based activities.

Join this presentation from Lawrence Public Library to learn about different legal statuses and protections, discuss common misconceptions, and hear first-hand testimonies about the immigrant experience.

Join this webinar to hear from FRAC, the School Nutrition Association, the National Education Association and AASA, The School Superintendents Association about what cuts to SNAP could mean for students and school meal operations, along with steps you can take to encourage senators to oppose cuts to SNAP.

This Vital Subjects webinar is designed to empower victim assistance providers with the best practices for trauma-informed care in the wake of mass violence incidents.

Presented by the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County, this training covers how talking about personal safety and sex creates a protective bond between parent and child, increases confidence for both, and instills knowledge that makes children and teens much less vulnerable. Building on the education provided in Stewards of Children®, Darkness to Light’s evidence-informed training on preventing, recognizing, and reacting responsibly to child sexual abuse, you will learn how to talk with and listen to children about sexual abuse and personal safety.

The type of relationship between a teacher and their students does not only play a vital role in a child’s academic successes, but it is also proven to impact a child’s social-emotional development. When a teacher and their students establish and maintain positive relationships, both the students and teacher will feel more comfortable and safe in the classroom and students are more likely to enjoy learning. This training is specialized for Pre-K Teachers to learn and review the importance of teacher-student relationships, how to rebuild broken relationships, and strategies to consider.

Grounded in neuroscience and trauma-informed care, this webinar introduces tools like mindful breathing and grounding techniques to support healthy brain development and healing.

We will meet on Friday, August 15 at 9:00 a.m. to discuss The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. ‍

Learn how alcohol and cannabis affect the developing brain, how parenting must evolve as kids grow, and what truly works to reduce risky behaviors.

Hear from Annas Boyer, Bert Nash's Director of Youth Community Services, about the changes at WRAP and highlights of their Motivational Interviewing.